Margaret Ann Harper

Margaret Ann Harper obituary, Knoxville, TN

Margaret Ann Harper

Margaret Harper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Margaret Ann Harper, born March 23, 1954 in Willamson, West Virginia, went to meet the Lord on October 20, 2025. Margaret spent much of her childhood in Columbus, Ohio where she attended Central High School, and later relocated to Knoxville, TN where she was employed by Advantage Sales and Marketing. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Pauline Young; husband, Wesley Harper, and brothers: John and Larry Young.
She is survived by her loving children Jennifer Oxley (Steve), Jessica Finch (Doug), Wesley Harper, Jr. (Gabe), and Jacquline Workman (Shane); She will be sadly missed by her eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild: Joseph Kremblas, IV, Steven J. Sharp (Amber), Jayden Finch, Dray Finch (Brooke); Jackson, Jacey, Jenna, Jersey and Jensen Oxley; Shane Jr., Ella Mae, and Autumn Workman; great-grandchild Jocelyn Sharp; sisters: Barbara Young of McCarr KY, and Linda Myllmaki (Ted) of Chatham, MA. Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, Edgewood Cemetery, Gallaher Rd. Knoxville, TN 37919. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:30 p.m., Friday, October 24, preceding the graveside. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com.

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